Martin Short Pauses Tour After Daughter's Death
Katherine Hartley Short, 42, was found Feb. 23 and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Feb. 24 ruled her death a suicide; Feb. 27–28 shows were postponed.
Overview
Martin Short postponed shows with Steve Martin that were scheduled for Feb. 27 in Milwaukee and Feb. 28 in Minneapolis, venue statements said.
Katherine Hartley Short was found dead at her home on Feb. 23, officials said.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Feb. 24 determined the manner of Hartley Short's death to be suicide, officials said.
Katherine Hartley Short was 42 and worked as a licensed clinical social worker, and she was the eldest of three children Martin Short adopted with his late wife Nancy Dolman.
Venues said tickets will be honored for rescheduled dates, and officials said the investigation remains open.
Analysis
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FAQ
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide on February 24.
He postponed shows with Steve Martin scheduled for February 27 in Milwaukee and February 28 in Minneapolis.
She was a 42-year-old licensed clinical social worker with a private practice and part-time work at Amae Health, holding degrees from NYU and USC.
The investigation remains open, according to officials.
The family issued a statement expressing profound grief, noting she was beloved, and requested privacy.
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